The Wightlink Warriors will open the 2016 speedway season with the Vince Mapley Memorial Trophy meeting on Thursday 7th April, it has been confirmed.
The meet will celebrate the life of Vince who was a member of Team Warrior until he unfortunately passed away at the stadium whilst helping the team bring speedway back to Smallbrook.
The season’s opener will take place on Thursday April 7th and will include all 8 of the Warriors in the individual meeting and they will be joined by a further 4 riders, who are yet to be announced. The trophy will be contested over 16 heats and with other surprises coming along it’s sure to be a great meeting.
As it’s the season opener it is bound to be a night full of pride for everyone who has helped in the return of speedway to Smallbrook.
Warriors Skipper Brendan Johnson said:
“Over the years of racing at the island, Vince was always a top guy, from helping me unload my race van to just being there for a chat if you needed it. He was a true gentleman, so for our season opener to be in his honour is great and I will be trying to win it with pride.
“I would like to thank each and every member of Team Warrior, our sponsors and the promotion for getting the Warriors back on track in 2016”.
Admission prices for the 2016 season have also been announced and have been much welcomed by speedway supporters.
Admission Prices
Adults £11
Seniors (65+) £8
Children 16 and Under Free
Students with Card £6
Service Personnel £8
Disabled Pay the appropriate price. Carer goes free.
Season Tickets (includes a programme)
Adults £185
Seniors £140
The prices are based on a planned 20 meeting programme and purchasers must provide the Warriors with two passport photographs.
Programmes will be priced at £2.50.
All travel on Wightlink is discounted if booked using a code from the speedway website, details of which are set to be announced soon.
For foot passengers travelling on the FastCat boats departing from Portsmouth at 16.40, 17.15 ad 17.40, there will be free travel from the bus station at the town end of Ryde Pier to Smallbrook and back if booked prior to midday on race day by emailing [email protected]
Taxis will be on hand at the stadium to take travellers back to Ryde Pier after the meetings.
